Aleksandra Patrzalek
Co-Owner
My journey with health and fitness started in elementary school back in Poland, when it became very clear to me that I loved sports. Ever since then, I was always a part of my school's sports teams - European Handball being my absolute favourite. After graduating high school, I moved to Canada and decided to join a local gym, desperate to find a substitute for my regular activities. After a few months, it became very clear to me that I had no clue what I was doing at the gym.
Coincidentally, Humber College was hosting an open house event for their Fitness and Health Promotion program. After attending the event, I was very fascinated with the learning opportunities and career options that it would open for me. A year and a half later, I graduated with honours and applied for a job as a Personal Trainer at GoodLife Fitness.
During my three years there, I had an opportunity to grow to become a level 4 trainer, work with amazing mentors and continue my education by taking courses and attending conferences. I have completed multiple certifications, including: Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1 and 2, Adaptive Bodywork, Low Back Fundamentals with DTS Fitness Education, and joined the CHEK Academy to study Holistic Exercise and Lifestyle Coaching. Most importantly, working at the gym gave me an opportunity to meet many amazing friends and clients who helped me grow as a person.
In 2018, I have decided that I was ready to make a big move and start my own practice. My dream was to integrate my Personal Training and FST experience with the holistic approach that I was introduced to through the CHEK Institute. That is how Coach Aleks came to life. For over two years, I was a part of the amazing team at the Optimum Training Centre, working with private clients and focusing on becoming the best version of myself.
My goal is to share my education, wide range of personal experience and love to empower clients from different walks of life to become happier, healthier and stronger.
Credentials
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma - Humber College
Personal Training Specialist - CanFitPro
Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Darby Training Systems Level 1 - DTS Fitness Education
Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting - DTS Fitness Education
Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1 - Stretch to Win Institute
Low Back Fundamentals - DTS Fitness Education
Animal Flow - DTS Fitness Education
Scientific Back Training - C.H.E.K Institute
Program Design - C.H.E.K Institute
Scientific Core Conditioning - C.H.E.K Institute
Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1 - C.H.E.K Institute
Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 2 - Stretch to Win Institute
Exercise Coach - C.H.E.K Institute
Adaptive Bodywork Unit II Practitioner - Adaptive Bodywork
Equal But Not The Same - C.H.E.K Institute
Advanced Program Design - C.H.E.K Institute
Integrated Movement Science Level 2 (former C.H.E.K Practitioner) - C.H.E.K Institute
Holistic Lifestyle Level 2 - C.H.E.K Institute
Reiki Level 1
CPR and AED